Job description

We are currently seeking a student assistant to support activities in flagship projects within our Climate Policy Team. The position is based in Berlin but working remotely is also possible. In this role you will be supporting the different project teams in a number of tasks focussed on data collection, research and analysis of countriesâ mitigation policies the transport sector.Â
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Your Responsibilities
Support the progress and development of projects in the Climate Policy Team, including projects like the 1.5C National Pathway Explorer through various tasks, for example:

Supporting the collection and structuring relating to transport sector related data needed to track and analyse mitigation and investment policies.
Supporting the development of new methodologies to quantify the investment needs to decarbonise the transport sector.
Support the workflows to downscale Integrated Assessment Models (IAMs) transport sector pathways to country level.
Supporting functions like cross-checking data, proofreading and checking that graphs and content are correct.
Helping organise project meetings, including preparing draft agendas, taking notes and following up on actions points afterwards.
Helping prepare materials and presentations for meetings with external partner organisations.

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You will ideally have the following qualifications and skills:

Undertaking or completed a bachelorâs degree in studiesÂ related to data analysis, energy systems, transport sector, engineering or natural sciences with a quantitative focus.
Good command of Word and Excel. Â Knowledge of Python programming language would be an advantage.
Strong quantitative skills, ideally with existing experience in data collection and analysis for the energy system.
Interest in inter-disciplinary work, understanding and addressing climate change mitigation and energy systems, particularly in transport and investments.
A sense for teamwork and ability to interact with a diverse array of people.
Our working language is English, so excellent English writing and verbal skills are necessary. Basic German skills are welcome, but not required, other language skills are an asset.

Our offer

A job with purpose. With us you will work in a team of engaged people and with your skills you can make a positive contribution to our work in the field of climate change.
A positive and inspiring working atmosphere in an international team. Our Berlin office is located near Moritzplatz in the heart of the lively Kreuzberg.
Working from home or a mix of office and home office is possible as long as the combined working time is no less than 20 hours a week and the preferred option is communicated in advance.
A certain level of flexibility in terms of working time if mentioned in advance and approved by the supervisor.

Conditions

Application Deadline:Â open until filled
Starting date: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â As soon as possible
Location: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Berlin, Germany
Terms: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 1 year contract with 20 hours per week (negotiable), with the perspective of extension based on performance and funding.
Requirements: Â Â Â Â Â Â You have to be a student who is enrolled at a university in Germany for at least another 4 months, ideally a lot longer.

Please, apply with your CV and cover letter explaining how you fulfil the above-mentioned selection criteria. Both documents should be uploaded in PDF format exclusively using the application from. Applications by email or by post can unfortunately not be processed.

We are a diverse and inclusive team and welcome your application regardless of your gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect that makes you unique.

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About us

Climate Analytics is a global climate science and policy institute established in 2008 to bring cutting-edge analysis to bear on the most pressing issue of our time â climate change. Our vibrant, international team is composed of 130 staff - half are based at our headquarters in Berlin, Germany, and the remainder work out of our five regional offices in Africa, Australia & Pacific, the Caribbean, South Asia and North America.Â Click here to find out more.

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